So here we are – the top 8 American Idol finalists left standing. But who will win it all? Not so fast, David Archuleta – you’re a crowd favorite, but there are a few contestants who are gaining momentum with solid performances every week (David Cook, Michael Johns – I’m lookin’ at you guys). Read the rest of this entry »
David Cook is emerging as American Idol’s force to be reckoned with. The biggest criticism that many people have about David Cook is that he does alternate arrangements that are not his own – without giving due credit. People are missing the point by stirring up any controversy – the takeaway here is that he sings the arrangements well! Read the rest of this entry »
TMZ.com is reporting that American Idol finalist David Cook’s brother is ill with cancer — and this is likely contributing to David Cook’s stress level and subsequent visit to the hospital last night.
David Cook was taken to the hospital for high blood pressure and heart palpitations following last night’s performance. He already has high blood pressure, but the stress of his ill brother may be too much to handle with the weekly stress of American Idol. Read the rest of this entry »
Well, it sounds like it was some night for David Cook on American Idol last night — after knocking another performance out of the park with “Little Sparrow,” by Dolly Parton, he left for the hospital after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure.
David Cook was later released from the hospital and according to a source, was “doing fine.” Read the rest of this entry »
David Cook sings “Little Sparrow” by Dolly Parton in this April 1 American Idol video clip … and he did his own arrangement this week, so don’t go hatin’!
Randy liked how he made his own arrangement and showed his range; Paula said it was fantastic; Simon said it wasn’t as good as last week, but said congratulations, nonetheless.
I’ve read some online comments about David Cook’s performance of Billie Jean on the March 25 American Idol, blasting him for ripping off Chris Cornell’s version. Yes, there was mention that he was singing Chris Cornell’s version, but folks thought David Cook should have given more credit to Cornell when the judges were praising him.
On tonight’s March 26 American Idol results show, Ryan Seacrest mentioned that David Cook had sung Chris Cornell’s version of Billie Jean — and commented that he spoke with Cornell and he loved it! Read the rest of this entry »
Wow, this is very cool — check out the March 25 American Idol video clip of David Cook singing 1983′s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson.
Randy said he’s the most original contestant, said he might be the one to win; Paula said he was brilliant; Simon said it was amazing. I have to agree.
David Cook sang “Daytripper” by The Beatles in this March 18 American Idol video clip.
Randy said it was another solid performance; Paula said he’s ready to sell records; Simon said he looked smug and said he’s lost his element of surprise.
